With the spotlight shining brightly on the WNBA amidst the ongoing controversy involving the rights of transgender athletes, commissioner Cathy Engelbert has seemingly has finally addressed the issue. In the wake of former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White declaring for the 2027 WNBA draft, Engelbert sent a memo to teams regarding the situation. Article contentWhat will the WNBA do about transgender players? On Friday, Freedom and White both challenged that policy, declaring themselves eligible for the WNBA draft after saying they identify as women. Both players have been active on social media, with Freedom posting video of himself working out shirtless with the caption “Let ‘The Transition’ to the WNBA begin.